Observatory Hill is the highest point in
Marquette County, rising 300 feet
above the countryside. It was a favorite
childhood haunt of naturalist John Muir
who lived nearby. A trail leads to the
top where you can
immerse yourself in the
beauty of this Central
Wisconsin landscape.
The woods that cover
the property are being
restored to oak savanna.
It contains remnant
prairie plants. The mix
of oaks, basswoods
and cedar trees attract
many species of songbirds
including Scarlet
Tanagers, Cedar Waxwings, Red-eyed
vireos, and Golden-crowned Kinglets.

Directions: From Montello, go south
4.8 miles on Cty F, then east 0.5 mile
on 14th Road, then south 1.4 miles on
13th Road, then east 0.6 mile on
Gillette Drive to a parking area north of
the road. A footpath to the summit begins in the northwest corner of the
old field.